Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you very much to the witnesses who are here today from the department. In the minister's absence, it's very good of you to be here. I'm sure she's very busy, as the new NDP-Liberal coalition will have a significant effect on her department and on the administration of her department.
I'm going to level with you. The questions I'm going to ask you today aren't going to be easy. I'm very sorry you were left in this position, but Canadians need these important answers from this new NDP-Liberal government. We are relying on you to provide them for us today.
My first one, Mr. Chair, is directed to Ms. MacDonald.
How much, Ms. MacDonald, will the new dental care program cost?